Birmingham City University

Specialist Complex Needs Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) (Top-up) - BSc (Hons)

Birmingham City UniversityCity South, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our BSc (Hons) Specialist Complex Needs Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) is a top-up course designed for qualified Vision Rehabilitation Specialists who wish to take their expertise to the next level. It is the ideal progression from our FdSc Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (Adults)....

Key highlights

  • Designed for qualified Vision Rehabilitation Specialists advancing their expertise
  • Specialises in rehabilitation for people with complex needs and visual impairment
  • Natural progression route from the FdSc Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (Adults)

Entry requirements

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Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Vision Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Rehabilitation Officer (Visual Impairment)
  • Specialist Complex Needs Rehabilitation Worker
  • Habilitation Specialist
  • Mobility Instructor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,400 in 2026/27

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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